TM
55-1730-229-12
AG
320A0-OMM-000
TO
35C2-3-473-l
TM
1730-12/1
c.
Lubrication. Lubricate the
be taken into account by the operator in
AGPU in accordance with the current lub-
order to prevent damage to the AGPU.
rication order.
b. Parking. When halted for short
d. Fuel System. Do not fill tank
shutdown periods, park the AGPU in a
to capacity when fueling. Allow suf-
sheltered spot out of the wind if pos-
ficient room for expansion of fuel. En-
sible.
For long shutdown periods, if
sure that fuel is clean, and not con-
high, dry ground is not available, pre-
pare a footing of planks.
Chock in
taminated with water. Any water that
place if necessary.
Also, under ex-
forms in the fuel tank will be carried
to the auxiliary fuel filter. It may be
treme cold conditions, below -25F
necessary to drain the auxiliary fuel
(-32C), exercise care to park the
vehicle on a level surface to relieve
filter more frequently than under normal
distortion or body twist. For overnight
conditions. Open fuel tank drain, and
or extended parking in temperatures at
drain out a small amount of fuel into a
-5OF (-46C) or lower, overinflate
container. Check for water in fuel. If
tires to 45 psig to reduce flat spots.
water is present, continue draining un-
Reduce pressure to normal (28 psig) be-
til fuel is clean.
fore moving AGPU.
e. Body and Chassis. Paint pit-
c. Lubrication.
ting and blistering will occur in hot
Lubricate
the
AGPU in accordance with the current lub-
climates. Protect all exposed exterior
rication order.
It is not necessary to
painted .surfaces from deterioration by
drain engine oil (subzero) as it will
touchup painting. Electrical cables
remain fluid even though unheated.
should not be continuously exposed to
direct sunlight and heat.
d. Battery. Ensure
that
battery
is fully charged at all times. The bat-
tery should be removed and stored in a
0 degrees F) (-18 degrees C).
warm place if AGPU is not going to be
used for several days.
a. General.
Extreme
cold will
cause lubricants to thicken or congeal;
e . Electrical
freeze batteries or prevent them from
Svstem. Before
starting the engine, ensure that elec-
furnishing sufficient current for cold-
weather starting; crack insulation and
trical components are free of ice and
cause electrical short circuits; pre-
snow.
Do not disturb the wiring since
it becomes brittle with extreme cold.
vent fuel from vaporizing and properly
combining with air to form a combustible
mixture for starting. Extreme cold will
f. Exhaust System. Ensure that
exhaust flapper is not frozen shut be-
also cause the various materials or
fore attempting to start engine.
components to become hard, brittle, and
easily damaged or broken. The operator
must always be on the alert for indica-
tion of the effects of cold weather on
the AGPU. The operator must be very
If AGPU must be started/run with
cautious when starting, towing or
iced air cleaner inlet, open GTE
operating the AGPU after a shutdown
access door until ice melts from
for extended periods of time. Con-
air cleaner inlet. This allows
gealed lubricants may cause failure of
air duct bypass door to draw out-
parts.
Tires may be frozen to the
side air into engine. Failure to
ground or frozen in the shape of a flat
do this will cause excessive heat
spot while under-inflated. Brakeshoes
may be frozen fast. Each condition must
buildup in AGPU interior (exhaust
gases will be recirculated).
